May 11, 2026 at 7:00 PM - Regular Board Meeting

I. Call to Order/Pledge of Allegiance/Roll Call

II. Superintendent's Report

II.A. Student Recognition

II.B. Community Partner Recognition - Glenwood Hawks

II.C. FOIA from James Harley from The Data Breach Requesting the Following Information:
All Executed Contracts, Agreements, Purchase Orders, and Related Procurement Documents for Products or Services Purchased from Blackboard, Finalsite, DMX, Funds for Learning, E-Rate Consulting, N-Able, Raptor Technologies, and/or CSM Consulting or their authorized resellers, for the period of January 1, 2021 to the Present 
 

II.D. FOIA from Jessie Sawn from The Data Breach Requesting the Following Information:
All Executed Contracts, Agreements, Purchase Orders, and Related Procurement Documents for Products or Services Purchased from Primex, American Time, and Sapling or their Authorized Resellers, for the Period of January 1, 2021 to the Present

II.E. FOIA from Owen Wang from South Cook News Requesting the Following Information:
Any and All Policies, Procedures, Guidelines, or Administrative Directives Concerning Religious Accommodations for Students, Including but not Limited to Ramadan Observance.

II.F. FOIA from Donato Magnani from The Data Breach Requesting the Following Information: 
Records that Reflect Purchasing Activity Conducted by any School, Department, Office, Division, or Administrative Unit Within the District from January 1, 2021 to Present

II.G. FOIA from Jules Goonewardena from South Cook News Requesting the Following Information: 
All Emails and Email Attachments sent or Received by Any District Employee, Official, or Board Member that Reference or Mention "Steve Lefko" within the Following Date Range, January 1, 2023 to the Present.  

III. Board Reports

IV. Board Comments

V. Recommended Actions

V.A. Approval of Superintendent Search Firm

V.B. Approval of IASB Press Plus Policies from Issue 121:
Policies: 2:200, 2:220, 2:250, 2:250-E2, 2:260, 4:140-E4, 4:165, 5:30, 5:190-E1, 5:250, 5:330, 6:65, 6:100, 6:100-E1/E2, 6:145, 6:170, 6:180, 6:235-E3 7:20, 7:50, 7:100, 7:185, 7:190-E2, 7:240, 7:260, 7:300, 7:300-E2, 8:90, 2:140-E, 7:220, 7:230, 7:280

V.C. Approval of the Proposed Board Meeting Dates for FY27

V.D. Approval to Pay the Cost of Courses for Board Members to Complete the AI Smart Certification Sponsored by NSBA at a Discounted Price of $275.00 per Board Member

V.E. Approval of the Renewal for IASB PRESS Plus Maintenance Services Agreement (Legal Compliance for Board Policies), and BoardBook Subscription for FY27 at a Cost of $6,250.00

V.F. Approval to Renew a Contract with Gaggle to Provide Online Safety Software for the District at a Cost of $15,795.00 funded Partially with Title Funds

V.G. Approval to Renew the Contract with Securly at a Cost $16,007.20 funded with Title I Funds 

V.H. Approval to Purchase Wireless Access Points and Battery Backup Systems through ERate Category 2 Services which Covers 85% of the Total Cost; the District Cost will be $21,018.57

V.I. Approval of the Resolution Appointing the Bloom Township Trustees of Schools for a 2-Year Term

V.J. Approval to Pay Convergint $37,480.00 to Replace the Fire Panel that was Damaged at BMS.  CLIC, our Liability Insurance Carrier, will Reimburse $34,980.00 back to the District and the District will only be Responsible for Satisfying the $2500.00 Deductible. 

V.K. Approval to pay North Creek Builders LLC to Repair Cracks in the Walls and Ceiling Area Along the Stage at BJHS in the Amount of $3,850.00

V.L. Approval of the Food Service Bid Contract with Quest Food Management for FY27 at a Cost of $2.23 per Breakfast, $3.68 per Lunch, and $1.19 per Snack, Reimbursed with State and Federal Funding for all Claimable Meals 

V.M. Approval of a Renewal Maintenance Contract with Otis Elevator in the Amount of $3,438.24 for the Term of 5/1/2026-4/30/2027

V.N. Approval to Hire Shartari Chandler as a Paraprofessional for Brookwood School District 167 for the 2025-2026 School Year at an Hourly Rate of $19.00 per the USA Contract 

V.O. Approval of the contract for Lynn Perry, the Director of Special Education/Student Support Services

V.P. Approval of the Amended contract for Kathy Hatczel

V.Q. Approval of the retirement contract for Kevin Slattery with a retirement date of June 30, 2028

V.R. Approval to Extend a 1-Year Contract for Employee #511-01 with a 3% Increase for the 2026-2027 School Year 

V.S. Approval to Extend a 1-Year Contract for Employee #511-02 with a 3% Increase for the 2026-2027 School Year

V.T. Approval to Extend a 1-Year Contract for Employee #511-03 with a 3% Increase for the 2026-2027 School Year

V.U. Approval to Extend a 1-Year Contract for Employee #511-04 with a 3% Increase for the 2026-2027 School Year

V.V. Approval to Extend a 1-Year Contract for Employee #511-05 with a 3% Increase for the 2026-2027 School Year

V.W. Approval to Extend a 1-Year Contract for Employee #511-06 with a 3% Increase for the 2026-2027 School Year

V.X. Approval to Extend a 1-Year Contract for Employee #511-07 with a 3% Increase for the 2026-2027 School Year

V.Y. Approval to Extend a 1-Year Contract for Employee #511-08 with a 3% Increase for the 2026-2027 School Year

V.Z. Approval to Extend a 1-Year Contract for Employee #511-09 with a 3% Increase for the 2026-2027 School Year

V.AA. Approval to Extend a 1-Year Contract for Employee #511-10 with a 3% Increase for the 2026-2027 School Year

V.AB. Approval to Extend a 1-Year Contract for Employee #511-11 with a 3% Increase for the 2026-2027 School Year

V.AC. Approval to Extend a 1-Year Contract for Employee #511-12 with a 3% Increase for the 2026-2027 School Year

V.AD. Approval to Extend a 1-Year Contract for Employee #511-13 with a 3% Increase for the 2026-2027 School Year

V.AE. Approval to Extend a 1-Year Contract for Employee #511-14 with a 3% Increase for the 2026-2027 School Year

V.AF. Approval to Extend a 1-Year Contract for Employee #511-15 with a 4% Increase for the 2026-2027 School Year

V.AG. Approval to Extend a 1-Year Contract for Employee #511-16 with a 4% Increase for the 2026-2027 School Year

V.AH. Approval to Extend a 1-Year Contract for Employee #511-17 with a 4% Increase for the 2026-2027 School Year

V.AI. Approval of the May Accounts Payable Pre-List in the Amount of $1,013,726.36; Imprest Account in the Amount of $2,176.62; and Total Payroll in the Amount of $754,853.51 for a Grand Total of $1,770,756.49

V.AJ. Approval of the April 13, 2026 Regular Board Meeting Minutes

V.AK. Approval of the April 20, 2026 Closed Board Meeting Minutes

V.AL. Approval of the April 29, 2026 Special Board Meeting Minutes

VI. Citizen's Comments (Limited to 3 minutes)

VII. Adjournment